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In July, Spotify announced to raise its premium subscription prices across a number of markets around the world. In the US, Spotifys Premium Individual plan costs $10.99, up from $9.99, and the Premium Duo plan has increased to $14.99 from $12.99.

The music streamer faces high operating costs and stiff competition from Apple, Amazon, and YouTube

Deep Dive into the podcast economy, its history, how podcasters make money and the ever changing landscape

The streaming giant's new audiobooks push is less risky than its push into podcasts

Spotify ended its reported $20m partnership with Duke and Duchess of Sussex in June

Plus: Meat monopoly.

Helsing, a "Defense AI" startup backed by Spotify founder Daniel Ek which had previously raised €102.5 million, has today pulled in another €209 million ($223 million) in a Series B funding round led by General Catalyst. The investment could potentially make Helsing the largest European AI company and also the largest European defense tech unicorn. The pre-money valuation for Helsing was said to be €1.5 billion, but post-money would put that figure at over &#x20A...

Its purchase of Findaway is clearing the path for Spotify to take on Audible.

The leaders debated the topic in a social media exchange. And Fortune asked executive coaches their take.

These AI features on Spotify may include creating additional personalized experiences, summarizing podcasts, and generating ads.